Quick Answer

Elvish Lookout is a common Creature — Elf from UDS (UDS) costing {G}. Current price: $0.15 USD. Legal in Commander.

Elvish Lookout MTG card

Elvish Lookout

Creature — Elf

Card Text

Shroud (This creature can't be the target of spells or abilities.)

Like a masterful quilter, Yavimaya stitches together patches of color to warn its denizens of threats.

Card Stats

1/1 common CMC: 1.0 UDS UDS 🎨 Greg Hildebrandt & Tim Hildebrandt
Shroud

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.15
Normal
Buy
TCGPlayer
$1.86
Foil
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.35
Normal
Buy
Card Kingdom
$1.99
Foil
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.12
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.58
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elvish Lookout? Basics

Elvish Lookout is a Creature — Elf card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Shroud (This creature can't be the target of spells or abilities.)"

How much mana does Elvish Lookout cost to cast? Basics

Elvish Lookout has a mana cost of {G}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Elvish Lookout's mana cost of {G} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Elvish Lookout has a mana value of 1.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Elvish Lookout's current oracle text is: "Shroud (This creature can't be the target of spells or abilities.)"

What is the current price of Elvish Lookout? Pricing

The current market price for Elvish Lookout is approximately $0.15 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.86 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.12 EUR.

Where can I buy Elvish Lookout? Pricing

You can purchase Elvish Lookout from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Elvish Lookout normal: $0.15 | foil: $1.86

Is Elvish Lookout legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Elvish Lookout in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Elvish Lookout legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Elvish Lookout in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Elvish Lookout legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Elvish Lookout is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Elvish Lookout legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Elvish Lookout in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Elvish Lookout legal in Legacy? Legality

Elvish Lookout is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Elvish Lookout legal in Vintage? Legality

Elvish Lookout is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Elvish Lookout legal in Pauper? Legality

Elvish Lookout is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Elvish Lookout from? Details

This printing of Elvish Lookout is from UDS (UDS), with collector number 103.

Elvish Lookout may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Elvish Lookout's rarity? Details

Elvish Lookout is a common card in UDS.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Elvish Lookout? Details

Elvish Lookout was illustrated by Greg Hildebrandt & Tim Hildebrandt.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Elvish Lookout's power and toughness? Details

Elvish Lookout is a 1/1 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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